The unschooled version of a ninth-grade-ish curriculum plan for 2014-15
We don’t do grade levels, but if you’re wondering what radical unschooling 9th grade-ish style looks like, here’s our 14-year-old daughter’s plan.
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A Star Trek birthday celebration: Beaming up with Kirk, Spock and Scotty
Find out more about actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and James Doohan of Star Trek: The Original Series, all of whom were born in March, in this homeschooling and unschooling study guide.
From beakers to boron: Best resources for studying chemistry and the periodic table
One of the “learning kicks” we’ve been on this year has been chemistry, specifically its history (from alchemy to the present) and the periodic table. Here are some of the coolest books, movies, trips and more we’ve incorporated into our learning!
A birthday celebration: From the toybox to outer space with Tom Hanks
In honor of his 57th birthday in July 2013, Unschool RULES shares some fun facts about Tom Hanks, as well as how his movies have sparked learning.
A birthday celebration: Harrison Ford from fedora to lightsaber
In honor of Harrison Ford’s 71st birthday in July 2013, we’re sharing how his roles in the Indiana Jones and Star Wars series have entertained our family AND made us think!
A birthday celebration: Learning from Michael J. Fox with Back to the Future
In honor of his 52nd birthday later this month, I’m celebrating the life of Michael J. Fox, and sharing how his Back to the Future movies have inspired learning in our family!
Learning (and having some serious fun) with MythBusters
Ashar’s got a new TV obsession: MythBusters. She’s having a great time watching them blow things up, but she’s learned a ton as well!
A birthday celebration: Fleming. Ian Fleming.
In honor of what would have been his 105th birthday in May 2013, we celebrate the life of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, and suggest some ideas to help you learn more about him!
Things that kids and parents should know about ‘Skyfall’
One of Ashar’s current passions is for all things James Bond. See what she thinks about Skyfall and Goldfinger, and whether she’d recommend the movies for kids.
To the moon and back: Best resources for space and solar-system study
One of the “learning kicks” we’ve been on for more than six months now has been outer space, specifically our solar system and the moon. Here are some of the coolest books, movies, trips and more we’ve incorporated into our learning!